What is the heart rate per minute during atrial fibrillation?
Disease description:
Grandpa's heart isn't in very good condition. During the examination, the doctor mentioned it was atrial fibrillation. He asked me to go home and pay more attention to Grandpa's heart rate during episodes of atrial fibrillation. I would like to ask, what is the heart rate per minute during atrial fibrillation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common type of arrhythmia characterized by rapid and disorganized electrical activity in the atria, resulting in ineffective blood pumping. During an AF episode, the atrial beating rate is significantly higher than the normal rate (approximately 60 to 100 beats per minute), typically ranging from 100 to 160 beats per minute, and can sometimes be even faster.
It is a common arrhythmia that manifests as the loss of regular, organized electrical activity in the atria, which is replaced by rapid, disorganized fibrillatory waves, leading to severe disruption of atrial electrical activity. Consequently, patients with AF not only have a heart rate much faster than normal but also exhibit completely irregular heartbeats, along with loss of effective atrial contraction.
AF can cause symptoms such as palpitations and shortness of breath. If not properly managed over the long term, it may also increase the risk of stroke and heart failure. Specific heart rate data may vary depending on individual differences and the severity of the condition. Patients are advised to actively seek treatment under a doctor's guidance.
